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Lipedema's ICD-11 Inclusion: A Step Forward, but Challenges Remain
Lipedema, a chronic condition causing disproportionate fat accumulation in legs and arms affecting 10% of women globally, was included in the ICD-11 in 2022, improving diagnosis and treatment but facing implementation delays in Brazil until 2027 due to training needs and system adjustments.
Lipedema's ICD-11 Inclusion: A Step Forward, but Challenges Remain
Lipedema, a chronic condition causing disproportionate fat accumulation in legs and arms affecting 10% of women globally, was included in the ICD-11 in 2022, improving diagnosis and treatment but facing implementation delays in Brazil until 2027 due to training needs and system adjustments.
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36% Bias Score
Rio Carnival Relegates Samba School for Yoruba Language Use
The Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school was relegated from Rio de Janeiro's Grupo Especial in 2025 for its extensive use of Yoruba, highlighting tensions between Afrocentric themes and traditional Carnival norms, 52 years after its last appearance in the Grupo Especial.
Rio Carnival Relegates Samba School for Yoruba Language Use
The Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school was relegated from Rio de Janeiro's Grupo Especial in 2025 for its extensive use of Yoruba, highlighting tensions between Afrocentric themes and traditional Carnival norms, 52 years after its last appearance in the Grupo Especial.
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56% Bias Score
Brazilian YouTuber Challenges Bolsonaro, Launches Legal Aid Platform
Brazilian YouTuber Felipe Neto, known for his video game reviews, actively criticizes President Bolsonaro's COVID-19 response and policies, resulting in online harassment, legal challenges, and the creation of a legal aid platform for those facing censorship for criticizing the government.
Brazilian YouTuber Challenges Bolsonaro, Launches Legal Aid Platform
Brazilian YouTuber Felipe Neto, known for his video game reviews, actively criticizes President Bolsonaro's COVID-19 response and policies, resulting in online harassment, legal challenges, and the creation of a legal aid platform for those facing censorship for criticizing the government.
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44% Bias Score
Greek Coffee Sales Surge Amidst Price Hike Fears
Greek supermarket coffee sales increased significantly in January 2025 (15.5% value, 16.7% volume) due to consumer stockpiling before expected price rises up to 30%, while instant coffee sales soared by 60% in volume and 38% in value, partly because of a major promotional campaign by a leading multi...
Greek Coffee Sales Surge Amidst Price Hike Fears
Greek supermarket coffee sales increased significantly in January 2025 (15.5% value, 16.7% volume) due to consumer stockpiling before expected price rises up to 30%, while instant coffee sales soared by 60% in volume and 38% in value, partly because of a major promotional campaign by a leading multi...
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36% Bias Score
Oscars Spotlight Latin American Disappearances, Impunity
The Academy Awards recognized two films, "I'm Still Here" (Brazil) and "Emilia Pérez" (Mexico), highlighting the ongoing issue of disappearances in Latin America and the impunity surrounding these crimes, prompting renewed calls for justice and accountability.
Oscars Spotlight Latin American Disappearances, Impunity
The Academy Awards recognized two films, "I'm Still Here" (Brazil) and "Emilia Pérez" (Mexico), highlighting the ongoing issue of disappearances in Latin America and the impunity surrounding these crimes, prompting renewed calls for justice and accountability.
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40% Bias Score
Brazilian Film "I'm Still Here" Spurs Reckoning with Dictatorship's Legacy
I'm Still Here," a Brazilian film about enforced disappearances during the 1964-1985 military dictatorship, is nominated for an Oscar and has sparked renewed calls for accountability for past human rights abuses and the recent coup attempt.
Brazilian Film "I'm Still Here" Spurs Reckoning with Dictatorship's Legacy
I'm Still Here," a Brazilian film about enforced disappearances during the 1964-1985 military dictatorship, is nominated for an Oscar and has sparked renewed calls for accountability for past human rights abuses and the recent coup attempt.
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44% Bias Score
Mercury Poisoning from Illegal Gold Mining Affects Indigenous Community in the Amazon
Illegal gold mining in the Brazilian Amazon has poisoned the Munduruku indigenous population with mercury, causing severe health issues; six in ten tested had dangerously high mercury levels, highlighting the interconnectedness of environmental damage and human health.
Mercury Poisoning from Illegal Gold Mining Affects Indigenous Community in the Amazon
Illegal gold mining in the Brazilian Amazon has poisoned the Munduruku indigenous population with mercury, causing severe health issues; six in ten tested had dangerously high mercury levels, highlighting the interconnectedness of environmental damage and human health.
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24% Bias Score
Bolsonaro Defends Against Coup Attempt Charges in STF
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro submitted his defense to the STF on March 6th, contesting charges of involvement in a post-2022 election coup attempt, including accusations of coup d'état and armed criminal organization; his lawyers argue procedural irregularities and request the recusal o...
Bolsonaro Defends Against Coup Attempt Charges in STF
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro submitted his defense to the STF on March 6th, contesting charges of involvement in a post-2022 election coup attempt, including accusations of coup d'état and armed criminal organization; his lawyers argue procedural irregularities and request the recusal o...
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40% Bias Score
Brazil Tightens Pix Security, Linking Key Registration to Tax Compliance
The Brazilian Central Bank updated Pix payment rules on March 6th, 2024, to enhance security by preventing users with irregular tax situations (blocked CPFs or irregular CNPJs) from registering Pix keys; they can still send payments. This is part of broader efforts to combat fraud, affecting million...
Brazil Tightens Pix Security, Linking Key Registration to Tax Compliance
The Brazilian Central Bank updated Pix payment rules on March 6th, 2024, to enhance security by preventing users with irregular tax situations (blocked CPFs or irregular CNPJs) from registering Pix keys; they can still send payments. This is part of broader efforts to combat fraud, affecting million...
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36% Bias Score
Malê Revolt Skull's Repatriation to Brazil
In January 1835, approximately 600 Malê Muslims revolted in Salvador, Brazil; 70 were killed. A rebel's skull, taken to the US for eugenics studies, may return to Brazil 190 years later, following efforts by the Arakunrin group and Brazil's foreign ministry.
Malê Revolt Skull's Repatriation to Brazil
In January 1835, approximately 600 Malê Muslims revolted in Salvador, Brazil; 70 were killed. A rebel's skull, taken to the US for eugenics studies, may return to Brazil 190 years later, following efforts by the Arakunrin group and Brazil's foreign ministry.
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24% Bias Score
Brazil's Carnival Obsesses Over Fernanda Torres' Oscar Nomination
Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres' Oscar nomination for her role in "I'm Still Here" has captivated the nation, transforming her into the unexpected muse of this year's Carnival, overshadowing the usual festivities as Brazilians unite in their support.
Brazil's Carnival Obsesses Over Fernanda Torres' Oscar Nomination
Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres' Oscar nomination for her role in "I'm Still Here" has captivated the nation, transforming her into the unexpected muse of this year's Carnival, overshadowing the usual festivities as Brazilians unite in their support.
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40% Bias Score
Global Authoritarianism: Erosion of Democracy
The rise of global authoritarianism, exemplified by Jair Bolsonaro's attempted coup in Brazil and Donald Trump's actions in the US, is eroding democratic structures; Germany's AfD party gained 20.8% of the vote in February 2025 elections, highlighting the spread of this trend.
Global Authoritarianism: Erosion of Democracy
The rise of global authoritarianism, exemplified by Jair Bolsonaro's attempted coup in Brazil and Donald Trump's actions in the US, is eroding democratic structures; Germany's AfD party gained 20.8% of the vote in February 2025 elections, highlighting the spread of this trend.
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48% Bias Score
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